Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the question and options

Using the Reading Comprehension and Textual Inference knowledge points

The question asks: "The reader can best infer that the author believes..."
Let's evaluate the options based on standard reading comprehension principles:

• Option A: "that the education system needs improvement"

This is a broad, reasonable inference often found in passages discussing curriculum changes, the benefits of music, or educational gaps.

• Option B: "students should only engage in music curriculum"

This is an extreme statement ("only") and is highly unlikely to be the correct inference for any balanced passage.

• Option C: "extra-curricular activities are a waste of time"

This is also an extreme, negative statement that is rarely supported unless the passage is explicitly hostile to extra-curriculars.

• Option D: "classical music is superior to other music genres"

This is a narrow value judgment that is typically too specific or biased to be the "best" general inference unless the text explicitly argues for classical superiority.

Address the student's query

Using the Reading Comprehension knowledge point

The student's profile indicates they are questioning why a narrower option is not the best choice compared to Option A.

• Broad vs. Narrow: In reading comprehension, a correct inference must be fully supported by the text without making unwarranted assumptions.
• Extreme language: Options like B, C, and D contain extreme qualifiers ("only", "waste of time", "superior") which are difficult to defend textually.
• Option A represents a standard, moderate, and widely supported educational theme that aligns with typical passage arguments regarding curriculum enhancement.

Answer:

• (A) that the education system needs improvement (Correct answer)
• (B) students should only engage in music curriculum
• (C) extra-curricular activities are a waste of time
• (D) classical music is superior to other music genres